Renault Clio Renault Sport R3 Access Rally Car

October 5, 2008 by Admin

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Renault Sport Technologies has released the Clio Renault Sport R3 Access which is an entry level version of the model developed for customers wishing to compete in rallies. The rally car is based on the Renault R3 Maxi.

The Renault Clio Renault Sport R3 Access maintain many basic features from Maxi such as the Clio Renault Sport bodyshell strengthened by a welded roll-cage incorporating more than 40 meters of tubing, the clutch, the six-speed sequential gearbox and limited slip differential, the steering rack, the electrical system and the Magneti-Marelli ECU which incorporates the data acquisition system.

New to the Clio Renault Sport R3 Access is the reinforced subframe and the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 16-valve F4R RS engine derived from the Clio Renault Sport producing 200 hp at 7,500 rpm and 214 Nm of torque at 5,250 rpm. The caris equipped with a specific camshaft and exhaust manifold, while the flywheel is the same as from the Maxi version.

The Clio Renault Sport R3 Access uses the same suspension system as the standard car with strengthened struts and specific kinematics for the independent steering axis front suspension. The car is also fitted with Bilstein dampers all-round and high performance braking system featured on Clio Renault Sport consists of standard front discs and 4-piston Brembo callipers.

The R3 Access stands on 7×17-inch Speedline one-piece aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin 19/62-17 tires, identical to those of Clio Renault Sport R3 Maxi. Inside, the car features gearshift control positioned right next to the steering wheel, Sabelt safety equipment and reinforced pedal assembly.

Customer can also opt to improve the performance of the Renault Clio Renault Sport R3 Access with the Premium kits for the chassis, brakes and engine which equal to the Maxi specifications. In France, the Clio Renault Sport R3 Access kit, including all the specific parts to be fitted to the car, comes at a pre-tax price of €32,600 while the cost of competing is estimated at €17 per kilometer.